Accessibility Consultant Remote

Responsibilities

• Initiate consultative sales processes and devise proposals
• Deliver persuasive presentations that highlight our accessibility consulting strengths
• Lead client workshops, navigate stakeholder discussions, and handle project-specific responsibilities
• Design and implement a comprehensive accessibility strategy for clients
• Create and manage a staffing plan to fulfill accessibility goals
• Advocate for accessibility at various organizational levels, including executive leadership
• Oversee accessibility training programs for product teams
• Stay informed about current accessibility laws, guidelines, and trends
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to integrate accessibility best practices
• Set up and monitor key performance indicators for accessibility and report on achievements

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in digital accessibility
• At least 3 years in leadership roles
• Proven track record in rolling out and managing accessibility services and projects
• Expertise in building client relationships and contributing to their organizational achievements
• Confidence in engaging with senior client executives and providing strategic insights
• Proficient in managing projects from inception to successful completion
• Thorough knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ARIA) and legal stipulations (e.g., ADA, Section 508)
• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice recognition software
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution of accessibility roadmaps
• Ability to participate in technology and product strategy discussions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate effectively with various teams
• Customer-centric, innovative, and able to independently meet tight deadlines
• Excellent command of English with outstanding communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience conducting accessibility audits
• Experience performing usability testing
• Skill in providing detailed, actionable feedback to development, QA, and design teams to refine product accessibility

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!